Home care · West Sussex
Supported living in Steyning
Supported living is offered by 8 of the 57 home care agencies covering Steyning. 100% of the 7 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 90% for supported living across England). Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Sussex, updated every day.
- Good or Outstanding: 7 of the 7 rated agencies. 1 is not rated yet.
- You can ask West Sussex council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 5 list dementia as a specialism.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Supported living in Steyning", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8CQC-registered agencies
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 5list dementia as a specialism
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers supported living in Steyning
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 57
- Care for adults under 65 · 48
- Elderly care · 48
- Physical disability care · 46
- Dementia care · 45
- Sensory impairment care · 38
- Mental health care · 33
- Learning disability care · 26
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Supported living · 8
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Children's care · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency | Mar 2023 | 4.6 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | Phoenix Bespoke Support | Nov 2022 | 6.0 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Supporting Independence - Findon | Aug 2020 | 3.7 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Agincare UK Worthing | Jun 2019 | 5.0 miles | 9 | |
| 5 | Chanmil Care Ltd | Jul 2019 | 5.5 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Arundel Domiciliary Care Services Limited | Sep 2018 | 5.5 miles | 3 | |
| 7 | VHM Care Ltd | Aug 2019 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Unicare Complex Care Specialist | Not yet rated | – | 4.3 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Steyning with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Steyning: what the data shows
Registered for supported living: 8 out of 57 agencies covering Steyning (14%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies here and above the 90% for agencies registered for supported living across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for supported living: Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency, Phoenix Bespoke Support and Supporting Independence - Findon. Ratings run from September 2018 to March 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Steyning centre: 0. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across West Sussex, 40 agencies are registered for supported living, and 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex, 19% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 14% here.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
Supported living in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning | – | 8 | 7 |
| Bramber | 0.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Findon | 3.6 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 4.3 mi | 15 | 11 |
| Worthing | 5.3 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Hassocks | 8.3 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Brighton | 9.4 mi | 10 | 6 |
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Questions families ask about supported living in Steyning
Which home care agencies in Steyning offer supported living?
8 of the 57 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Steyning list supported living as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency, Phoenix Bespoke Support and Supporting Independence - Findon.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Steyning have?
Of the 7 that have been rated, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Steyning?
Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026: visiting care £28–£38 an hour; live-in care £1,400–£1,700 a week. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will West Sussex council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, West Sussex council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting West Sussex council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Steyning?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Steyning compare with nearby towns for supported living?
Nearest towns we cover: Bramber (0.6 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Findon (3.6 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Shoreham-by-Sea (4.3 miles): 15, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. Steyning itself has 8, 7 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: supported living around Steyning
- Supported living in Bramber 0.6 mi
- Supported living in Findon 3.6 mi
- Supported living in Shoreham-by-Sea 4.3 mi
- Supported living in Worthing 5.3 mi
- Supported living in Storrington 5.8 mi
- Supported living in West Chiltington Common 6.9 mi
- Supported living in Hassocks 8.3 mi
- Supported living in Brighton 9.4 mi
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